Gautam Solar hits 100 MW of DCR solar module sales
The Delhi-based solar manufacturer has supplied 100 MW of modules to projects set up under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy schemes mandating domestic content requirement (DCR).
Emmvee eyes early-mover advantage with wafer-to-module production
Bengaluru-based Emmvee Photovoltaic has a 1.25 GW module manufacturing facility that can produce polycrystalline and mono PERC solar panels, with the ability to upgrade to TOPCon. By the end of 2023, it will raise its module capacity to 3 GW by adding new units, including 1.5 GW of wafer-to-module capacity. Suhas Donthi, director-sales and operations, spoke to pv magazine about current demand for Indian manufacturers and what’s in store.
Aerem raises $2.5 million for its solar financing platform
The MSME solar financing platform will use the funds to grow its loan book, enhance the technology platform, and expand its team.
NTPC seeks bifacial modules for 735 MW Nokh Solar Park
NTPC will accept the bids to supply bifacial solar modules until July 28. The panels must have a nominal output rating of a minimum 530Wp and a maximum 560Wp.
Plug-and-play mobile energy storage system
India’s AmpereHour Energy has released MoviGEN, a new lithium-ion-based, mobile energy storage system. The system is scalable and can provide clean energy for applications such as on-demand EV charging, remote construction sites, and large-scale outdoor events.
The long read: Structural solar matters
While it comes with clear performance advantages, the move to larger module formats has created plenty of confusion since it began in 2019. As the dust settles and standards emerge, pv magazine caught up with Hongbin Fang, director of product marketing at Longi Solar, to discuss the latest on wafer and cell dimensions.
Perovskite: The disruptive element
Perovskite solar cells have the potential to produce more energy at significantly lower costs than conventional silicon PV cells. Efforts are underway to speed up their commercialization by addressing issues such as limited stability.
Tata Power commits INR 75,000 crore to renewables
Tata Power will invest more than INR 75,000 crore ($9.4 million) by the 2026-27 period to scale up its green businesses, including renewable energy generation and solar manufacturing.
Roofsol commissions 10.2 MWp single-site rooftop solar plant
The Mumbai-based EPC solutions provider has executed a 10.2 MWp rooftop solar plant for Sportking India. The installation uses 18,500 high-efficiency 550 Wp mono PERC solar modules from Trina Solar.
Saatvik supplies modules for NTPC’s Ramagundam floating solar project
Saatvik has supplied 62 MW of solar modules to NTPC’s 100 MW (AC) Ramagundam floating solar project.
